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Fort Stockton sophomore Cruz Rojas releases a pitch in the second inning of Friday’s contest at home against Andrews. Rojas threw 99 pitches in a four-inning appearance before his evening was done on the mound. Photo by Nathan Heuer.

The Fort Stockton softball team made plenty of contact at the plate during Friday’s home game against Andrews but were unable to take advantage as the Lady Mustangs were sure handed in the field. While the Prowlers were also stingy defensively, a five-run second inning by Andrews was enough for them to get a 7-1 win.

The Fort Stockton based Texas Venom baseball team met the Panthers varsity baseball team and took a photo on Fort Stockton’s High School field on Friday before the team’s final home game of the season against Andrews. “Texas Venom is a 10U Baseball travel team comprised of players that love all aspects of the game. These players bring a level of dedication and intensity that their hometowns should be proud of! All the parents and coaches are proud of each and every one of these young stars for dreaming big,” Venom head coach Isai Rojas said. Players included are: Daidrian De la Rosa , Logan Freeman, Aiden Salamanca , Simon Aleman, Tres Hinostroza, Guero Cabello , Jaecent Reyes , Aziel Rojas, Roy Herrera, Bat Boy Gianni Hinostroza , and those not pictured Steven Rodriguez, Ruben Ramirez, Brinden Norwood. Courtesy Photo

No matter the circumstance a game presents to them, the Fort Stockton baseball team has seemingly found a way to make the best of their opportunities on the diamond in recent time. On Friday at home against Seminole, the Indians committed five errors and Fort Stockton took full advantage.

Practice makes perfect, or so they say. Fort Stockton senior Alex Williams has put plenty of time into his craft on the golf course over the years.

The Fort Stockton junior varsity softball team ended Friday’s contest with Greenwood in a 6-6 tie after a back-and-forth game that featured plenty of offense from both teams. Fort Stockton gained a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning and the Rangers responded with a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame.

The Fort Stockton junior varsity blue baseball team traveled to Greenwood Monday afternoon for the start of the second round of district play. The Panthers had a promising start, securing a 7-0 before ultimately falling by the score of 9-8.

The Fort Stockton softball team fell behind early and were unable to mount a rally in a 19-2 loss to Seminole during their seventh district outing of the season on April 9 at home. Seminole scored on a double by Laila Gutierrez and a two-run home run by Xyla Madry in the first inning, securing a 4-0 lead.

Alex Williams accomplished one of the rarest feats you can achieve on a golf course on Tuesday during the first round of the district golf tournament in Lubbock. The Fort Stockton senior managed to shoot an albatross on the par-5 11th hole – a feat where a golfer makes it in the cup in two shots on a par 5.